AD 75-01-04

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Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes

AD Number
75-01-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 19A Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 23 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. A23 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. A23-19 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. A23-24 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. A23A Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. A24 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. A24R Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. B19 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. B23 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. B24R Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. C23 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. M19A Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper or unintentional movement of the fuel selector valve and binding of the P/N 169-920000-61-127 or -131 selector valve in the 'Off' position, which could prevent complete shutoff.

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Required Actions

Replace the fuel selector valve guard with P/N 169-920001-43 or P/N 169-920000-165 within 50 hours' time in service. Check the P/N 169-920000-61-127 or -131 valve for binding and shutoff characteristics within 50 hours' time in service and at each annual, progressive, or 100-hour inspection. Replace it with P/N 169-380086-1 if it does not meet criteria, prior to further flight.

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Compliance Time

within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 with specific serial ranges: MB-1 through MB-616, M-1 through M-1485, MA-1 through MA-368, MC-2 through MC-180.

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Federal Register Abstract

Fuel Selector Valve

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C...Show more
Subject:
Fuel Selector Valve
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/07/1975
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
19A | 23 | A23 | A23-19 | A23-24 | A23A | A24 | A24R | B19 | B23 | B24R | C23 | M19A
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-01-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2062

AD NUMBER:   75-01-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 7, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-01-04 BEECH: Amendment 39-2062. Applies to Models A23-19, 19A, M19A and B19 (Serial Numbers MB-1 through MB-520); Model B19 Sport 150 (Serial Numbers MB-521 through MB-616); Models 23, A23, A23A, B23 and C23 (Serial Numbers M-1 through M-1361); Model C23 Sundowner 180 (Serial Numbers M-1362 through M-1485); Models A23-24 and A24 (Serial Numbers MA-1 through MA-368); Model A24R (Serial Numbers MC-2 through MC-95); and Models A24R and B24R Sierra 200 (Serial Numbers MC-96 through MC-180) airplanes.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

A) To reduce the possibility of improper or unintentional movement of the fuel selector valve, within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace the existing fuel selector valve guard with a P/N 169-920001-43 or P/N 169-920000-165 as applicable to the airplane.

B) To prevent binding and assure complete shutoff of the P/N 169-920000-61-127 or -131 selector valve in the "Off" position, within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at each annual, progressive or 100-hour inspection interval as required by Federal Aviation Regulation 91.169, check this valve for binding and shutoff characteristics in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0364-289, Rev. III, or later FAA-approved revision. If the valve does not meet the criteria contained in this Service Instruction, prior to further flight, replace it with an improved selector valve, P/N 169-380086-1, in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0622-289 or later FAA-approved revision.

The above inspections are not applicable to the P/N 169-380086-1 selector valve and may be discontinued when it is installed.

C) Equivalent methods of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region, Kansas City, Missouri.

This amendment becomes effective January 7, 1975.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C...Show more
Subject:
Fuel Selector Valve
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/07/1975
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
19A | 23 | A23 | A23-19 | A23-24 | A23A | A24 | A24R | B19 | B23 | B24R | C23 | M19A
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-01-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2062

AD NUMBER:   75-01-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Models A23-19, 19A, M19A, B19, B19 Sport 150, 23, A23, A23A, B23, C23, C23 Sundowner 180, A23-24, A24, A24R, A24R and B24R Sierra 200 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 7, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-01-04 BEECH: Amendment 39-2062. Applies to Models A23-19, 19A, M19A and B19 (Serial Numbers MB-1 through MB-520); Model B19 Sport 150 (Serial Numbers MB-521 through MB-616); Models 23, A23, A23A, B23 and C23 (Serial Numbers M-1 through M-1361); Model C23 Sundowner 180 (Serial Numbers M-1362 through M-1485); Models A23-24 and A24 (Serial Numbers MA-1 through MA-368); Model A24R (Serial Numbers MC-2 through MC-95); and Models A24R and B24R Sierra 200 (Serial Numbers MC-96 through MC-180) airplanes.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

A) To reduce the possibility of improper or unintentional movement of the fuel selector valve, within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, replace the existing fuel selector valve guard with a P/N 169-920001-43 or P/N 169-920000-165 as applicable to the airplane.

B) To prevent binding and assure complete shutoff of the P/N 169-920000-61-127 or -131 selector valve in the "Off" position, within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at each annual, progressive or 100-hour inspection interval as required by Federal Aviation Regulation 91.169, check this valve for binding and shutoff characteristics in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0364-289, Rev. III, or later FAA-approved revision. If the valve does not meet the criteria contained in this Service Instruction, prior to further flight, replace it with an improved selector valve, P/N 169-380086-1, in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instruction No. 0622-289 or later FAA-approved revision.

The above inspections are not applicable to the P/N 169-380086-1 selector valve and may be discontinued when it is installed.

C) Equivalent methods of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region, Kansas City, Missouri.

This amendment becomes effective January 7, 1975.

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